We all agree that Harrison Ford is an absolutely brilliant choice for Indy. I wouldn't dare argue against that - and definitely not on this board. But he's getting old now, and it would be silly to lose this great character because Harrison is too old. Harrison Ford has actually said he'd be happy having another actor take over the role, as long as he got the 4th film. Just like the Bond franchise and Sean Connery, Harrison would for many be the favourite, but look at the newest Daniel Craig film - Casino Royale - absolutely brilliant. Look at all the great Bond films we'd have missed if they'd ended the films when Connery retired.

Anyway, now that I've said my piece, my favourite candidate to carry on as Indy after Harrison retires is the guy who plays Sawyer in the Lost tv show. He's got the charm, the looks, that bit of arrogance, the physical abilities, and even gets beaten up quite regularly, just like our favourite hero.

What do you think of this suggestion? Any other (practical) ideas - there's no point saying Tom Sellek - he's too old now, too!

Ford cant be replaced. every piece of the Indy-outfit is designed to fit Harrison and only harrison. If somebody else were to cary the gear they will look silly (if they arent lucky to find someone who actually fits the gear).
James Bond is known for his tux. Everyone can wear a tux but not everyone fits the Indy gear.

but just to mention who i belive would actually do a good replacement would have been River Phoenix. To bad he's gone. R.I.P

Going back to my idea earlier of a new adventure film character, I'd like to see Clive Owen have a good action/adventure role. He's got such a great gritty persona, that he'd be perfect in a Indy-like rogue adventurer film. If Brendan Fraser can get such a role, surely Owen deserves one.

Though I think that ford will be the only Indy the closest I would say is the pilot in the new flight of the Phoenix

You mean Dennis Quaid?

I've seen his name tossed in the hat a few times now! The only issue is his age, he's in his mid 50's now. I would think if you replaced Ford, it would have to be someone younger in their late 30's-40's.

As for Quaid taking on an Indy-like role of his own, that I wouldn't mind seeing!

The only other actor I'd like to see play Indy is an actor doing a voiceover for an animated series. An animated show is the best way to continue the franchise after Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is released.

The only other actor I'd like to see play Indy is an actor doing a voiceover for an animated series. An animated show is the best way to continue the franchise after Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is released.

The problem with this is that we have the physical model of Ford so ingrained within our Indyverse, that we automatically start going towards actors who resemble Harrison.

I liked the choice already mentioned of Clint Eastwood, especially using 20/20 hindsight now and knowing how well the man has aged. Although I wonder if audiences back then would have been taken out of the illusion, seeing "Dirty Harry" with a bullwhip? I mean, we already knew Harrison, but for whatever reason, I never once thought "Hmmm, what is Han Solo doing in the jungle?". Strange.